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The influence of climate change on the potassium, pH and total acidity of wines
Over recent decades, the alcohol concentration of wines increased due to the higher sugar concentration of grapes when harvested. This also led to an increase in pH and a decrease in the total acid concentrations of wines.
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
Steering away from flat and flabby Merlot
A comprehensive study investigated the potential of Lachancea thermotolerans as a valuable tool to produce quality Merlot.
By Carien Coetzee · 11 min read
Microbial monitoring and sanitation practices in wine cellars
Proper sanitation practices in wine cellars prevent the development of undesirable micro-organisms. Although the alcohol concentration of wines limits the micro
By Charl Theron · 7 min read
Nederburg crowned winery of the year
Nederburg is back! The Paarl based cellar was the Platter’s winery of the year – an accolade that they also received in 2011. Nederburg achieved no fewer than f
By Sandile · 5 min read
The benefits of certified, virus-tested, true-to-type plant material
Introduction
By Sandile · 8 min read
Cabernet Sauvignon responses to irrigation using winery wastewater
Introduction
By Sandile · 10 min read
Traditional and alternative methods to monitor wine fermentations
The purpose of this article is to illustrate the potential contribution of infrared spectroscopy to the monitoring of wine fermentations.
By Hélène Nieuwoudt · 10 min read
A method of choice for the evaluation of infection of grapevines
RT-PCR, combined with SSCP analysis of amplicons, is a method of choice for a brief evaluation of the complexity of virus infection of grapevines in a standard
By Dariusz Goszczynski · 4 min read
Wine enzymes – expand your knowledge
One of the goals of this article is to try to provide winemaking professionals with a basis to make educated choices when selecting enzymes. We try to establish
By Danie Malherbe and Céline Fauveau Schaff · 10 min read
Clampdown on illicit liquor beverages
This was one of the key messages during the recent annual excise meeting at Treasury. It is estimated that the marginalised class, which cannot afford branded c
By Annalize · 3 min read
Beer, ale, cider & stout: which laws apply? Know the Acts
Liquor Products Act (60 of 1989) regulates the production, composition and labelling of all liquor products – products for drinking purposes with an alcohol con
By Annalize · 4 min read
